Thinking in English

Let's practice our English pronunciation with some of my favourite challenging tongue twisters!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/25/5-tongue-twisters-to-improve-your-english-pronunciation/ You may also like... Most Difficult English Pronunciation Poem!!: The Chaos (English Pronunciation Lesson) Terrifyingly Troubling Tongue Twisters!: A Pronunciation Challenge Tongue Twister Challenge!: English Pronunciation Practice  112. English Accents Explained!: Why do Language Learners Have Accents and Should We Care? (English Lesson) TONGUE TWISTERS You know New York, you need New York, you know you need unique New York He threw three free throws Wayne went to Wales to watch walruses We surely shall see the sun shine soon Betty Botter bought some butter But she said the butter’s bitter If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter But a bit of better butter will make my batter better So ‘twas better Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a 'exhausted,' 'dead on your feet,' or 'worn out?' On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's learn some excellent vocabulary to describe tiredness in English!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/23/tired-vocabulary-synonyms-and-phrases/ You may also like... Vocabulary for a Lazy Day!: ‘Couch Potato,’ ‘Lackadaisical,’ ‘Workshy’ and more! (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Describe Illness in English!!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) The BEST Vocabulary for Job Interviews, Resumes, and University Applications! A Guide to Insulting Boris Johnson (Using His Own Words) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You probably haven’t heard of Pitcairn Island - but it has one of the most interesting histories in the Pacific Ocean. Not only is Pitcairn one of the remotest and most isolated places in the world, the people who live there have a unique and amazing story. Let’s talk about the strange history of Pitcairn in today's episode on Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/21/138-the-strange-history-of-pitcairn-island/ You may also like... “Moron,” “Ignoramus,” and “Dotard”! Famous English Insults Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 136. What Happened to Patrick Zaki? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 135. The End of Winter Sport?: Climate Change and the Future of the Winter Olympics! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 134. Is Obesity a Disease? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Isolated (adj) - not near to other places He grew up in an isolated farm Remote (adj) - a long way from any towns, cities, or other people She studies remote communities high up in the mountains To inhabit (v) - to live in a place Those remote islands are only inhabited by birds and insects To captivate (v) - to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive Her singing captivated the audience Polynesian (n) - a person from Polynesia (including Hawaii, Tonga, Tuvalu, Samoa, and more islands) There are many Polynesian athletes playing professional rugby To sight (v) - to suddenly see something or someone After days at sea, the sailors finally sighted land Perilous (adj) - extremely dangerous The country roads are quite perilous Mutiny (n) - an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers or sailors, refuses to obey orders and/or attempts to take control from people in authority (a ‘mutineer’ is a person involved in a ‘mutiny’) Conditions on the ship were so bad that the crew started to plan a mutiny To relocate (v) - to move or move something or someone from one place to another The couple relocated to Spain --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Thinking in English, I'm going to introduce some English sayings that are famous, but no longer commonly used! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/18/traditional-british-english-phrases-heading-to-the-knackers-yard/ You may also like... “Moron,” “Ignoramus,” and “Dotard”! Famous English Insults Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Vocabulary for a Lazy Day!: ‘Couch Potato,’ ‘Lackadaisical,’ ‘Workshy’ and more! (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Describe Illness in English!!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) A Guide to Insulting Boris Johnson (Using His Own Words) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Thinking in English, I'm going to explain some of the most famous insults in political history! From "dotard" to "malignant cancerous tumour," let's learn how countries and politicians like to describe each other!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/16/famous-english-insults-explained/ You may also like... Vocabulary for a Lazy Day!: ‘Couch Potato,’ ‘Lackadaisical,’ ‘Workshy’ and more! (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Describe Illness in English!!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) A Guide to Insulting Boris Johnson (Using His Own Words) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog “The mute with the deaf” “Morons” “It still smells of sulphur” “You are an ignoramus, you are a donkey, Mr Danger...You are a coward, a killer, a genocide, an alcoholic, a drunk, a liar.” “A boy in short trousers” “Rocket man” and “Dotard” “A malignant cancerous tumour” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happened to Patrick Zaki? The Egyptian student, researcher, and human rights activist was arrested in Cairo 2 years ago - but why? What did he do? And what will happen in the future? Let's talk about it on today's episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/14/136-what-happened-to-patrick-zaki/ You may also like... 135. The End of Winter Sport?: Climate Change and the Future of the Winter Olympics! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 134. Is Obesity a Disease? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 133. Why Is Indonesia Changing Capital City? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 132. Pros and Cons of Mandatory National Service! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To interrogate (v) -  To ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence The man was arrested and interrogated for five hours To detain (v) - to force someone to officially stay in a place A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning To drop (v) - to stop something you were doing or planning to do The union dropped its demands in return for a pay rise To marginalise (v) - to treat someone or something as if they are not important Some people are worried that the country’s native language will be marginalised Relentless (adj) - continuing in a severe or extreme way The relentless heat makes it difficult to work during the day Arbitrarily (adv) - in a way that uses personal power unfairly and without considering people’s rights and wishes Local officials enforce rules arbitrarily and unreasonably Plight (n) - an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad, or difficult one He was moved by the plight of the refugees Honorary (adj) - given as a reward, without qualifying in a standard way The university gave the president a honorary degree Torture (n) - the act of causing great physical or mental pain in order to persuade someone to do something or to give information He revealed his secrets under torture --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beijing winter Olympics are currently in full swing, but there is no snow falling from the sky. Over the next few decades, climate change and global warming will cause major problems for the future of winter sports. Is it the end of the winter Olympics? Let’s discuss it on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/11/135-the-end-of-winter-sport/ You may also like... 134. Is Obesity a Disease? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 133. Why Is Indonesia Changing Capital City? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 132. Pros and Cons of Mandatory National Service! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 131. Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Phenomenal (adj) - extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way Sarah did a phenomenal presentation during yesterday’s meeting Artificial (adj) - made by people, often as a copy of something natural He refuses to wear clothes made of artificial fabric Reliably (adv) - in a way that can be trusted or believed The soccer team reliably sells 5000 tickets a game Unstable (adj) - not firm and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to last It is a poor and politically unstable country Suboptimal (adj) - less than optimal (the best possible); not very good The court decided that the police response was suboptimal Saviour (n) - someone or something that saves someone from danger or harm The president likes to claim he is the saviour of the nation Viable (adj) - able to work as intended or able to succeed I’m afraid your plan is not financially viable To jeopardise (v) - to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged She knew failing the test would jeopardise her chance to get into college --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a 'couch potato,' 'indolent,' or 'lackadaisical?' On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's learn some excellent vocabulary to describe laziness in English!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/09/vocabulary-for-a-lazy-day/ You may also like... How to Describe Illness in English!!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) The BEST Vocabulary for Job Interviews, Resumes, and University Applications! A Guide to Insulting Boris Johnson (Using His Own Words) English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obesity is a major problem in countries all around the world. With billions of people living unhealthy lives, the consequences are very significant. Is obesity a disease? Or is it something else? Let's discuss it on today's episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/07/134-is-obesity-a-disease/ You may also like... 133. Why Is Indonesia Changing Capital City? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 132. Pros and Cons of Mandatory National Service! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 131. Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 130. The Mystery Illness Affecting Western Diplomats!: What is Havana Syndrome? CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Obese (adj) - extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health She was not just overweight, she was obese To consider (v) - to believe someone or something to be, or think of him, her, or it as something He is considered to be the greatest ever tennis player Preventable (adj) - able to be prevented or stopped That company was investigated after numerous preventable accidents occurred. To impair (v) - to make it weaker so that it is less effective A knee injury impaired his chances of winning the tournament Imbalance (n) - a situation in which two things that should be equal or that are normally equal are not There is a huge economic imbalance between the two countries Inactive (adj) - doing nothing It’s bad for your health to be physically inactive To suffer (v) - to experience physical or mental pain She’s been suffering from cancer for two years Self-inflicted (adj) - if an injury or a problem is self-inflicted, you have caused it yourself Her injury was self-inflicted: she cut herself while cooking dinner --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indonesia will soon move its capital city to a new location! Why has Indonesia had to make this decision? And why did they choose this location? Is Indonesia the first country to change capitals? Let's answer these questions on today's episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/04/133-why-is-indonesia-changing-capital-city/ You may also like... 132. Pros and Cons of Mandatory National Service! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 131. Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 130. The Mystery Illness Affecting Western Diplomats!: What is Havana Syndrome? 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Bucket list (n) - a list of the things that a person would like to do or achieve before they die Visiting the Great Wall of China is on my bucket list Unsuitable (adj) - not acceptable, suitable, or right The TV show was considered unsuitable for children To submerge (v) - to go below or make something go below the surface of water The athlete submerges himself in an ice bath every day Warped (adj) - bent because of damage by heat or water Have you noticed how warped the floor is? To pump (v) - to force liquid or gas to move somewhere The new wine is pumped into storage tanks Extraction (n) - the process of removing something The extraction of resources has damaged the environment Archipelago (n) - a group of small islands or an area of sea in which there are many small islands Hawaii is an archipelago Dependent (adj) - needing the support of something or someone in order to continue existing or operating He has become dependent on alcohol Administrative (adj) - relating to the work of managing or organising a business or activity The administrative costs are increasing every year --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices